[jlewis88]

Originally Posted by salesgod

For a hobo dinner, try a ground turkey patty with zucchini, leeks, fresh herbs, garlic, seasoning and a whole anaheim pepper, seeds and all. Anaheim's are mild, so they won't overpower the turkey. I leave the seeds in because an anaheim without the seeds has as much potency as a green bell pepper. If you need more kick, pick up a bottle of habanero mustard to use as a dipping sauce.

I will give that a whirl for sure. Sounds great.

[jlewis88]

Originally Posted by MercuryVaporKitten

OMG I thought I was imagining things! I've had acid reflux since I was 13, and a little over a year ago I was diagnosed with something called gastroparesis which is basically a paralysis of your stomach. Very painful. Since I started IP I haven't had a problem with either. I've even stopped taking my proton pump inhibitor and I feel completely fine! Hurray for IP!!!

Its great that you've had an improvement!! I would certainly say it is not your imagination. I wish I had done this a couple years ago for this reason alone.

[AugustBride]

Great idea with the hobo dinners....we bbq almost every night and I was getting a bit bored with it...thanks

[Calgarygirlie]

Salesgod... If you are making your own spicy dressings...PLEASE post some. I am not a big fan of the WF ones either, I use them for convenience when out though. I would love to see some spicey ones!!! From anyone for that matter

[mamaerinb]

Originally Posted by jordanna

I've been marinating chicken in soy sauce, grape seed oil, ginger, red pepper paste & splenda and then kababing it with green onions and peppers...I've had that like 3 times this week

gonna have to try this, sounds delicious! do you think we could use sesame oil in dishes to marinate and/or cook? i love to use that for asian inspired foods.

[jordanna]

mamaerin - I've used a splash of sesame oil in my marinade a few times. The nice thing about it is that it doesn't take much to give it that nutty delicious flavor...doesn't seem to have hurt me any

[Linden]

Originally Posted by Calgarygirlie

Salesgod... If you are making your own spicy dressings...PLEASE post some. I am not a big fan of the WF ones either, I use them for convenience when out though. I would love to see some spicey ones!!! From anyone for that matter

This recipe isn't necessarily spicy -- up to you, but it kind of fits in with the discussion of spice and marinades. When I was little (and skinny) my mother used to make something called fresh pickles -- Pennsylvania Dutch, I think. We had them with boiled new potatoes, fork smashed, slathered with butter and pickles, and a little vinegar on top. Forget that, OK?

If you like pickles (cheaply made) and/or avoid cucumbers because, like 75% of the population, they give you heart burn, then this recipe is for you. What gives you heart burn, for the most part, are the seeds and flesh around them (which you can remove) or better yet, use an English cucumber. AND vinegar, like lemon juice, neutralizes acid. I know that sounds counterintuitive, but it's true.

RECIPE

Chop up as much cucumber as you want.
Put it in a zip bag.
Pour in enough distilled vinegar to half cover the cucumbers.
Add salt, pepper and a really good jolt of dried dill. At least a tablespoon.
Add any other seasoning you'd like.
Marinate for a half hour or as long as there are still cucumbers in the bag.
Jiggle the bag when you think about it and refrigerate.

The marinade can be used over and over again if you replace some vinegar and dill.

I hope you enjoy this. I find it really refreshing.

[Stacey41]

Originally Posted by Linden

Chop up as much cucumber as you want.
Put it in a zip bag.
Pour in enough distilled vinegar to half cover the cucumbers.
Add salt, pepper and a really good jolt of dried dill. At least a tablespoon.
Add any other seasoning you'd like.
Marinate for a half hour or as long as there are still cucumbers in the bag.
Jiggle the bag when you think about it and refrigerate.

The marinade can be used over and over again if you replace some vinegar and dill.

I hope you enjoy this. I find it really refreshing.

I'll have to try this, it sounds yummy. I make something similar, but with a different flavor. I use vinegar, a little splenda, a little olive oil, italian seasoning blend, salt and pepper - then throw in the cucumbers, thinly sliced onions and a few tomatoes. It's really nice and easy to scoop out my serving of veggies when I pack my lunch in the morning.